Scientists aren't sure what causes the Sun to erupt but believe it is correlated with disruptions in the Sun's magnetic field, according to Gizmodo.

NOAA warns that there could be weak power grid fluctuations and there might be a minor impact on satellite operations for spacecrafts. The satellite disruptions could affect things such as GPS systems or commercial flights.

The brightened skies caused by the solar storm will be most visible in Michigan and Maine, according to the NOAA.